For many, the word “onyx” evokes images of shiny black beads embedded in jewelry. Yet as interesting as light-up gemstone necklaces sound, GPI Design creates features with a different sort of onyx, a sort of “jewelry for your walls”. The world of onyx natural stone is a large one, filled with many colors, banding, and […]
Read moreOne of the most popular acronyms in the lighting design world and around the GPI Design office is “LED”. So what does it stand for, and how do LEDs work? While not an exhaustive investigation, this blog post will give you a primer on LED lighting technology and how LEDs work. An LED, or Light […]
Read moreThe last post on “Beneath the Surface” discussed some of the challenges that flat LED panels pose when used for backlighting applications. This post addresses each point in the other post with a design-driven solution. Anything we’re missing? Leave a comment and we will address it with another blog post! 1. Hot spots Answer: Depending […]
Read moreFlat LED panels are new technology, and if you’re a designer or architect you are probably aware of a handful of manufacturers that produce these products. And while many of the physical characteristics of LED panels are the same across the board, the majority of manufacturers lack the expertise to implement the panels with actual […]
Read moreAs an integrated engineering, design, and supply firm, we frequently work with suppliers, engineers, designers, and architects to provide our unique backlit onyx features. One topic that seems to be shrouded in mystery is the topic of fire safety and fire requirements. Terms are frequently confused or misused, and data is often difficult to find […]
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